Eugene Stanley
July 1, 1958 ~ March 27, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Eugene Stanley, 55, of Asheville, died on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at his home.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Stanley was the son of Burnette Brown Stanley and of the late Lester Stanley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl Stanley.
Mr. Stanley worked for Asheville Transit for twenty-three years. He enjoyed singing and fishing.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Stanley is survived by his wife, Sharon Ligon Stanley; daughter, Kimberly Johnston and husband Shane; sons Chris Kuhn and wife Jaime, and Jeffrey Stanley and wife Kelly; grandchildren Rayn Johnston, Jacob Kuhn, and Starr Johnston; sisters, Eva Farren and husband Rick, Jackie Herron, Linda Mungo and husband Mike; and brothers, Ray Stanley and wife Jan, and Johnny Stanley.
A funeral service for Mr. Stanley will be on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Brown's View United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
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Jeff…. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know you are just devastated as the rest of the family is. I wish there was something I could say to make it all better. I have been where you are now and I know the pain that is in your heart, therefore you and the family are in my prayers and thoughts. GOD BLESS each of you. Keep the faith and know that you will indeed see your dad again one day.
Loyal friend very well loved and surely will be missed. GeneO was also a loyal member of Amalgamated Transit Union local 128. Brother Gene we love you and may God Bless all you dear friends and family. Love You GeneO
GeneO, (RoundMan),When I got the news this morning, I immediately started thinking of all the good times we shared. You always seemed to beat me at the carp lake, you would sit on the dam and show everyone how to catch the big one. And bowling, you won more pots than most of us. You knew how to crank that curve ball. You always had a smile on your face, no matter how your day was going, you were smiling. You never said a bad thing about anyone, everyone was OK to you. Your family is going to miss you but they know you are in Heaven smiling, God Bless you GeneO, you’re a winner.
Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Gene was one of a kind always had a smile on his face no matter if it was a bad day or good he always smiled. He will be greatly missed.
I just couldn’t believe the news when I got. I’ve been in a daze. I was remembering the time we had when Shelia and all of use was there. I’m so sorry. Mom and dad are taking is taking it rought.. I will be praying for you all send all my love. R.I.P. You and the and Angles are singes. Gog Bless You Love you Cuz
Uncle Gene you was the best!! I will miss you so much, all the fun time we had together. Playing dice where you said (your going to bowl it in there)!! You will be missed by the whole family, you was one of a kind. I will think about you daily, and can’t wait till I see you again, we will sing together because I know how much you loved my singing. LOL!! Love you always!
Sharon,
I don’t even know what to say, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Much Love to you!
cathy
I just wanted to let Sharon and her family know that I am praying for you. I offer my deepest sympathy to you. God Bless
To the family. Gene was a very dear friend of me and my mother for many many years. I am We are very sorry for your loss. Rest assured that he is in heaven and that he defiantly is an angel. We will miss you!!! Fly high with the angels.
Gene, I’ve known you for more than 20 years and have never seen you without that smile on your face. You are a good friend, beautiful person, and wonderful husband and father. One of my favorite memories is when we took the kids camping and it came a downpour. Sharon and I stood on the table and held up the tarp to keep it from collapsing, as barrels of rain poured down our backsides. The tents flooded and the kids deserted us… and not once did you lose that smile. You are and forever will be sorely missed. Sharon, I Love You!
I lost the love of my life yesterday after 30 years together, he adored me, I was his Doll and he treated me that way every day. It is going to be so hard to carry on without him. I will have the love and support of our loving families and friends, who loved him as much as he loved them. We made so many plans for the future together. I love you honey, I will see you again some day! Love your one and only Doll!
Sharon, I am so sorry for you loss. I’ll always remember when we went to Ohio together for a CMHC training. The whole trip you told me about Gene and how he was the best husband in the world and all of the wonderful things he did for you to show you his love. I was so impressed and in awe. After the trip, I felt like I had known Gene for years. Take care of yourself and know you are in my heart and prayers. Love you.
I remember the first time I ever met Gene was Thanksgiving dinner 1982. Sherry and Gene drove with the kids all night to make it to dinner in NY. I absolutely loved his Southern Accent! He was happy and nervous at the same time meeting all these Northerners. As I watched him fill his plate for dinner he on had a mound of Mashed Potato’s and Corn. I remember asking him if that was all he was going to eat and and he said ‘and Pecan Pie if you’ve got it’. I grew to love him from that moment. He was instant family! I never had a real brother, but he became my brother the day Sherry and Gene got married. I never have needed anyone else and NO ONE will ever replace him. I will join you again one day in a Game of Poker and Singing Karaoke. Love you Gene and will ALWAYS Miss You! Things will never be the same without you. Hol
This is to the family of Gene-O we want to wish our deepest sympathy to all of you. And to Sharon may God be with you through this hard time. I would also like to say that Gene was not only a cousin to me but we were always good friends .We grew up together and played almost everyday together we had lots of fun as children playing ,singing, running all the usual childhood fun. We remained friends as adults. We shared lots of laughs as well as some tears. Gene we were shocked to hear of your passing and I know that praising and singing in HEAVEN with the angels to OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST will be unimaginable and I know you are enjoying it . We will miss you GENE-O we loved you.
Oh, how the Lord blessed me for knowing you for the last 40 year by being the best brother-in-law anyone could ever have. (you were more like a brother) I have spent more time with you than I have with my real brothers. i will never forget the happy go lucky attitude you always had. The jokes, family gatherings, the singing you were a pro. The times we went fishing to relax and enjoy each others company I will miss so much. i trust that the Lord has you now and someday we will see you again.
Gene-O was my brother and friend. I still can’t imagine life without him. I already miss you so much. You were a wonderful brother who I know loved your family more than life itself. I know you are with Daddy, Earl, and Randy now but oh how I wish you didn’t have to leave so soon. I would have taken your place in a heartbeat. Know I will think of you everyday. I love you and can’t wait to see you again one day!!!
Sharon and Kim and family – Gene was one of the nicest, friendliest men I’ve ever known. I know he will be sorely missed by many, many people. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT. LOVE YOU ALL. TERESA NICHOLSON, CAROLYN MONTEITH
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One of the best bus drivers. A kind man who always had a smile for us. Rest in paradise, Eugene.
Sharon I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Gene.
We’ll always remember Gene for the great person he was. You never saw him that he didn’t have a big smile on his face. We’ll miss our good friend. Our thoughts & prayers to Gene’s family.
Sharon I am so sorry to hear about Gene’s passing. Rhonda just sent me a message on facebook tonight. I remember how sweet he was and how he was always so happy and smiling. I also remember how much he loved his job driving that city bus. I have thought of him often when I see the buses and wondered if he was still driving. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. His contagious smile that will forever be in the hearts of all that knew him. You could always spot him on the bus with his smile. We had many good times with you and your family. My heart goes out to you.
Sharon & Family….How Blessed you were to have had Gene in your lives. I have such wonderful memories of our fun times playing cards and visiting. He was always so sweet and lots of fun!! He touched our lives and will always be remembered in a wonderful way. He is alive in our hearts!! God bless and comfort YOU & your SWEET FAMILY. Love you.
I remember all the good times we had fishing and bowling through the years, Gene was a great man who always had a smile and upbeat happy thoughts. Will miss him, thoughts are with his family.
Sharon & Kim … I am so very sorry for lour loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Asheville has lost a good man. Everyone who ever had the opportunity to know Eugene will certainly remember his big smile and positive attitude. I certainly look forward to talking and laughing with him again in Heaven. Until then I have so many great memories of my friend. May God Comfort Sharon, and family.
Eva and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family! Love ya!
We are saddened but honored to serve the family of our friend, Gene ‘Round Man’ Stanley. He was instrumental in constructing the building in which he now rests. Thank you, Gene, and blessings to your family.
The Groce Family and staff.
We are so sorry for your loss.. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.. Heaven gained a wonderful man. We never seen Gene without a smile on his face.. We love all of you!!
Rocky, Angie & Brianna Ford
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each and every one of you.
Eugene was a great man, he will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have been blessed to have known
Eugene since Jan. 1990 when he was hired as a driver for Asheville Transit. I rode with him many times and he was one of the best drivers that Asheville Transit had.
He was always smiling and friendly to everyone and always seemed to be in good
spirits. Eugene will be dearly missed.
Sharon, Kim, and Family! I’m sorry about your loss….But, remember the beauty of a life well-lived never dies….it continues to enbrace and inspire us. May you all find comfort in your loving memories. .